Sensor-based fall risk assessment in older adults with or without cognitive impairment: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Higher age and cognitive impairment are associated with a higher risk of falling. Wearable sensor technology may be useful in objectively assessing motor fall risk factors to improve physical exercise interventions for fall prevention. This systematic review aims at providing an updated overview of the current research on wearable sensors for fall risk assessment in older adults with or without cognitive impairment. Therefore, we addressed two specific research questions: 1) Can wearable sensors provide accurate data on motor performance that may be used to assess risk of falling, e.g., by distinguishing between faller and non-faller in a sample of older adults with or without cognitive impairment?; and 2) Which practical recommendations can be given for the application

SUBMITTER: Bezold J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8272315 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature